“RBS is just the latest bank to abandon the Highlands and forget the local communities who depend on their services,” she said.

“Banks face choices as to where they focus their activities and it is clear from the waves of closures across the Highlands that national banks are failing rural customers and businesses in the Highlands.

“It is not just exceptionally poor customer service for loyal customers who have been with that bank sometimes for decades, it is a dereliction of responsibility.

“Many of us now use online banking, whether on the internet or by phone apps but the local branch is still very important for those who depend on physically visiting the local branch, such as elderly customers or businesses depositing cash.

“I have already spoken with senior representatives at RBS and I will further express my grave concerns about customers accessing banking services.”

“This is not the Royal Bank for Scotland, it’s the Royal Bank for its top directors and executives filling their boots while they devastate local communities with bank closures and destroy hundreds of quality jobs,” she said.

RBS has offered alternatives such as mobile banks and services available in post offices.

A spokesman said: “As customers change the way they bank with us, we must change the way that we serve them and this means that some branches will have to close.

“Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously.

“We know it can affect people in the local area and we’ll always work hard to guide you through the changes and find the best way to serve you from now on.”